News — French Wine

Against a backdrop of ongoing protests and economic pressure, Bordeaux's leading wine organizations published a joint "Call from Bordeaux" on January 14th, demanding immediate French government intervention to save the industry.

U.S.-France relations soured this past week after President Trump threatened to impose a devastating 200% tariff on French wine and Champagne, a move that could effectively wipe out the market in the United States.

A single bottle of 1886 La Tâche from the cellars of Bouchard Père & Fils sold for a staggering £325,000 at a Christie's auction in early December 2025, highlighting the market's insatiable appetite for wines with exceptional provenance and rarity.

The year 2026 marks the 90th anniversary of the creation of France's first wine appellations, a system that has shaped the world of wine and continues to be a symbol of quality and authenticity for consumers.